Leach Library receives grant funding for new collection

Leach Library is excited to be a recipient of an American Rescue Plan Act subgrant for $3,898 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New Hampshire State Library. The funding will be used to offer a new Playaway Launchpad collection that will be available to patrons later this summer.

Donna Plante, Head of Reference and Technical Services, applied for the subgrant in hopes of expanding patron access to digital learning content through circulating devices. Playaway Launchpad tablets are pre-loaded with interactive games and apps that do not require an internet connection. Each rechargeable device features a different theme and can be easily navigated through a touch screen. Patrons can look forward to checking out tablets on a variety of subjects including language arts, math, critical thinking, and even dinosaurs!

The new collection will work toward the library’s mission in providing materials that meet residents’ personal, educational, and recreational needs. Please check the library’s website, Facebook, or blog for updates on the new collection’s unveiling.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New Hampshire State Library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Photo caption: Donna Plante, Head of Reference and Technical Services at Leach Library (left), presents a check to Vicki Stachowske, Treasurer of the Leach Library Board of Trustees (right).